Laboratory Medicine
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Urine C peptide
Plain Universal or Boric Acid container
| Test | Urine C peptide |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UCPEP |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Plain Universal or Boric Acid container |
| Clinical Indication | Used in patients on insulin treatment to assess endogenous insulin secretion. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random Urine (± Boric acid) |
| Minimum Volume | 8mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW 01392 402934/ 5 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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